7wo7rees has passed away

[DJ Porkchop]

She was my wife of 20 years. She was a muckraker and finger-pointer, a community first activist.

She and I found DU from Bartcop just after 9/11 when we all turned to the internet to find answers. She clutched it deep in her bosom and befriended many of you. DU was her first and last stop online everyday.

She was found not breathing this weekend after a wellness check by a mutual friend. Her alcohol addiction consumed her. No attempts to snuff the daily rituals to beat back demons bigger than the both of us would prevail. She was 65.

She posted and was tombstoned here as Anarchy1999 and Stands With A Fist and a few others. I am confident she was reading DU on her last day.

I love her and I miss her and I know she has found comfort, finally. She really loved you guys. Please remember well 7wo7rees.

[Cha]

1. I'm so Sorry! 💕🤷‍♂️

[judesedit]

2. Sooo sorry, DJ. That's tragic for you. 7wo7rees will certainly be missed here

[róisín_dubh]

3. Oh I'm dreadfully sorry.

Alcoholism is a hell of a beast. I hope she finds peace in the Great Beyond and my condolences to you.

[electric_blue68]

4. Ohh, no! My deepest condolences to you. I loved her unique user name

as someone who loves trees.

Ah, geeeebz. So sorry. 😔

[blogslug]

5. Farewell 7wo7trees

May you find peace ❤️

[Blue Owl]

6. Never a good day when DU loses one of its own....

She will be missed, and condolences to you DJ Porkchop….

[canetoad]

7. With sorrow

Sending good wishes and support.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. Oh no! I am so sorry! I also liked her a great deal as well as her posts!

As for her alcohol addiction, I am especially sorry, speaking as a member of AA since 2008. She will be truly missed here.

[TexasTowelie]

9. I am so sorry for your loss.

We interacted occasionally and I'll miss her voice on DU.

[Cadfael]

10. Farewell 7wo7rees

[sinkingfeeling]

11. So sorry to read of her passing. My condolences to you.

[nolabear]

12. I'm so very sorry. It's a horrible disease.

I hope she found some happiness here. She’ll be missed.

[virgdem]

13. My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your wife.

May her memory be a blessing.💔

[Grumpy Old Guy]

14. I am so sorry to hear this sad news.

[sakabatou]

15. Hugs

[Duncanpup]

16. So sorry

[LoisB]

17. I am so sorry. She will be missed. Sometimes even The Universe cannot turn back the demons

but it will welcome her in peace.

[TreasonousBastard]

18. Sorry to hear this, but perhaps she will find peace.

[Nevilledog]

19. A real tragedy.

We will remember her well.

[alwaysinasnit]

20. ...

[elleng]

21. ;-(

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

22. I am sorry

[KS Toronado]

23. So sorry for your loss DJ

[a kennedy]

24. Oh no, this is so sad.........I am so sorry to hear this.

[cate94]

25. I'm so very sorry

[Duppers]

26. I'm so very sorry.

She was one of my favorite DUers. I always have her posts a recommendation when I saw them.

Sending my deepest condolences to you. She will be missed here.

[niyad]

27. I am so very sorry for your incredible loss. Sending vibes for healing and peace and

comfort for you and all who loved her. Your DU family is here for you.

Rest quiet at last, dear one. You are missed.

[No Vested Interest]

28. So very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in her memory.

[The_REAL_Ecumenist]

30. DJ Porkchop, I've been a member for at least 18 years, (had to make a new acct sue to forgetting

my pswrd for my original acct after fighting and surviving cancer). I LOVED her and please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences for her passing. Once your heart heals, may her memory soon be a source of blessings, peace and smiles. Blessings, DJ Porkchop & safe & healing journey home, 7wo7rees...

[malaise]

140. Glad you survived cancer

[DFW]

31. I am SO sorry to hear this. We wanted to get together the last two times I was in Dallas.

It didn't work out due to medical issues on my end, plus scheduling difficulties added on top of it. She was a gentle, yet feisty soul. I hope she has found the peace she was looking for.

Here are the four of us, from our first meet-up in Dallas a couple of years ago: DJ, 7wo7rees, me and my wife:


Happier times........

[DJ Porkchop]

38. Thanks DFW

She treasured you, like so many others on this thread. It really was an important part of her life. Thank you all for your kind words.

Treasure those around you and online. We are real people with real feelings. Love to all.

[hlthe2b]

48. How lovely. Thank you for posting this, DFW

[CaliforniaPeggy]

115. Thanks so much, my dear DFW, for posting this photo. It's a huge loss for all of us . . .

especially her beloved husband.

I am in shock.

May she rest in peace.

[highplainsdem]

137. Thanks for posting that, DFW!

[spooky3]

156. What a sweet photo. TY, and condolences to DJ. Nt

[MuseRider]

32. I am so very sorry

to read this. May she rest in peace. It is a horrible disease and I am sorry it has taken her. Come here often if you are lonely. We will help you through it. Again, I am so terribly sorry.

[progressoid]

33. So sorry to hear this.

[vercetti2021]

34. I'm sorry for your loss

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

35. Condolences.

[littlemissmartypants]

36. So sorry. ❤️

[murielm99]

37. I am sorry.

We interacted a few times. She will be remembered here and missed.

[pazzyanne]

39. Deepest condolences, DJ Porkchop.

May she have had a gentle passing.
I will miss her posts and comments.
Take good care of yourself during your time of grief.
Hugs and Prayer!

[Hekate]

40. I'm so terribly sorry, DJ. We loved her too. May she cross gently,& may you find peace & consolation

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[orleans]

41. my heartfelt condolences

wishing you peace and strength for your heart and spirit

7wo7rees will be missed.

[SWBTATTReg]

42. With profound sorrow. RIP.

[raccoon]

43. Sorry to hear that.

[lostnfound]

44. Consider her 'remembered well'

We are sorry for your loss.

[markie]

45. ...

[Ohio Joe]

46. RIP

[hlthe2b]

47. I am so very sorry. I remember some pretty recent exchanges with her. She will be missed.

to you. May you find peace, knowing that she is now at peace.

[dawn5651]

49. i am so sorry for your loss...rest in peace 7wo7rees

[Mousetoescamper]

50. I'm very sorry to read this

Condolences.

[AllyCat]

51. I'm so sorry DJ Porkchop.

[Celerity]

52. so so sorry for your loss, DJ

[tavernier]

53. A sad day for you and DU,

losing a family member.

[AmBlue]

54. I do remember

And send my sincere condolences.to you. May she rest in peace.

[Marthe48]

55. Sorry to see this sad news

Thank you for letting us know she passed away.

R.I.P.

[Hortensis]

56. We are so sorry for your loss, DJ.

How lovely to hear what this community and her special friends here meant to her.

Stay well

[Hope22]

57. Such very sad news.

I’m so sorry to hear this. Bartcop brought so many of us together. I hold you and yours in my heart. This is a tough world and a hard place to live. May 7wo7rees find peace. My heart goes out to you. 💗💗🙏💐

[GPV]

58. I am so very sorry!

[ms liberty]

59. I am so sorry to hear this news. We will all miss her.

[Wingus Dingus]

60. Sorry to hear this--My condolences to you and your family.

[70sEraVet]

61. So sorry, DJ.

[malaise]

62. This is shocking

Deepest sympathy to her family and friends. She had some great posts here.

[highplainsdem]

63. {{{{{{{{DJ}}}}}}} I'm so sorry to hear this.

She will be missed here.

I've lost a couple of friends to alcohol addiction. Both bright, creative people who should have lived much longer. But it can be as deadly an addiction as any other.

Like you, I believe she has found comfort, and healing.

[OneGrassRoot]

64. Oh my goodness...

I am deeply saddened to see this post, and I extend my sincere condolences to you and all who love her. I will miss her more than I can express. There are only a handful of DUers (now) with whom I feel a true connection, and she was one. What a loss for us all though, like you, I'm relieved for her.

[malaise]

65. Her last posts about her mother are heart-breaking

One week ago
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17915796
I will miss her

[BeckyDem]

72. I went to look too.

I'm glad you left the link. Way too sad, she will be missed.

[progressoid]

126. How sad. n/t

[Goddessartist]

66. I'm so very sorry

Now she's free of her demons. Sending you love.

[BeerBarrelPolka]

67. I am

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[cachukis]

68. Saddened.

[GoCubsGo]

69. I am so sorry.

I'm sure she and Bartcop are having a huge meet-up in the next life right now. (I found DU through him, as well.)

[SpamWyzer]

70. My condolences.

I guess one should find comfort in the end of suffering. It is hard. Rest in Peace 7wo 7rees. I am sorry for your loss DJ Porkchop.

[BeckyDem]

71. omg I am so very sorry....what a sweet woman she was.

Life can be tough, I truly hope she knew she was loved.


My sincere condolences to you, sir.

[Maeve]

73. Not sure of the process, but expect this thread will be added to the In Memorium page

Know that she will be remembered by many and here in the heart of DU

[spanone]

74. ...

[Liberal In Texas]

75. Aw, that's very sad. My condolences.

[Backseat Driver]

76. I am very sorry for your loss DJ Porkchop.

[boston bean]

77. Very sorry about this. My condolences to you and family.

[OAITW r.2.0]

78. Saddens me to read this. nt

[edisdead]

79. Oh sorry for your loss.

[PCIntern]

80. My deepest and heartfelt condolences....

May her memory always be for a blessing.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

81. Oh, that's awful. I'm so sorry. Please write to let us know how you're doing. NT

[FakeNoose]

82. Condolences to you, and thank you for the update

May you find solace in your memories of her from happier times.

[Kid Berwyn]

83. 7wo7rees!!!!

Sherry never spoke a word about her own troubles. Instead, she wanted to learn what was wrong in others’ lives and with our country and politics. Then, she did all she could to help.

Please accept my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies, my Friend. Please let me know if I can be of help in any way.

DU will never be the same. Neither will our lives and hearts.

[malaise]

129. She never posted an unkind word

Sherry was a great DUer

[Kid Berwyn]

135. TOPS in every way that's good.

She stood up to the bastards in Dealey Plaza, in person.

[ChazInAz]

84. I know your pain.

After thirty three years, my Irish love was taken from me by C-diff and pneumonia at the age of fifty-four. I found her body.
Your pain is recognized and shared. May you find peace.

[kentuck]

85. I am so sorry to hear this.

She was one of our best.

[Chautauquas]

86. My condolences to her family and friends

I am sorry you lost a loved one.

[XanaDUer2]

87. Rip nt

[sheshe2]

88. I am so sorry for your loss, DJ.

May 7wo7rees rest peacefully. 💙💙💙

[sellitman]

89. A horrible loss

My deepest sympathies.

[UpInArms]

90. Rest well, 7wo7rees

You were loved by me and many more …

You will be missed

[bigtree]

91. I am so sorry, DJ Porkchop

...I will remember her as a very dear and engaging friend.

[Aristus]

92. ...

[Bettie]

93. I'm so sorry

for your loss.

[roamer65]

94. ...

[brer cat]

95. I'm very sorry for your loss.

She will be missed on DU. I hope she is at peace.

[UTUSN]

96. She was very kind to me here. I'm grateful I got to tell her so.

[yardwork]

97. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[c-rational]

98. I am so sorry to hear this.

Rest well 7wo7rees.

[KT2000]

99. I am so sorry

I will remember her and wish her peace.

[Donkees]

100. 🌸 Rest in Beauty

May it be beautiful before me.
May it be beautiful behind me.
May it be beautiful below me.
May it be beautiful above me.
May it be beautiful all around me.

Above and below me hovers the beautiful
I am surrounded by it
I am immersed in it

The mountains, I become part of it
The herbs, the fir tree, I become part of it.
The morning mists, the clouds, the gathering waters,
I become part of it.
The wilderness, the dew drops, the pollen
I become part of it.

From the doorway of rainbow,
The path out of which is the rainbow,
The rainbow passed out with me,
The rainbow rose up with me.
Through the middle of broad fields,
The rainbow returned with me

With the rainbow hanging high over your head, come to us soaring.

With beauty before me
With beauty behind me
With beauty above me
With beauty below me
With beauty all around me

It is finished in beauty.
It is finished in beauty.
'Sa'ah naaghéi, Bik'eh hózhó

The Night Chant

[easttexaslefty]

113. I knew her

From the start of the iraq invasion & from camp cassey. She was a firebrand. I am sorry for your loss.

[onecaliberal]

101. I am so very sorry.

[Tom_Foolery]

102. Please accept my sincere condolences...

I have been here since 2004 and remember reading many of her posts.

[CaptainTruth]

103. I'm so sorry...

Too young.

[TdeV]

104. So sorry for your loss.

Wishing you peace.

[Demsrule86]

105. I am so very sorry.

I wish you peace.

[area51]

106. I'm so sorry.

[world wide wally]

107. Peace

[mac56]

108. Deeply sorry.

[irisblue]

109. I am so so very sorry

[H2O Man]

110. Very sorry to hear this.

[Baltimike]

111. Godspeed, fellow bartcopper.

Rest easy

[Wild blueberry]

112. May she rest in peace

and may you find comfort. In time the memories of good times shared will come. Please take care of yourself just now.
A feisty light has gone out. We will miss her.
Deep condolences.

[Sogo]

114. My sympathies to you and your family.....

[Takket]

116. So sorry for you loss...

[Permanut]

117. Thanks, DJ Porkchop, for the elegant tribute.

We will all miss her.

[Stinky The Clown]

118. I wish peace to all who loved her.

Deepest condolences . . . . . and thank you for sharing that glimpse of her journey.

[Niagara]

119. My deepest condolences on your loss, DJ Porkchop.

This is devastating to read. Rest In Peace, 7wo7rees.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

120. My deepest condolences to you, my dear DJ Porkchop . . .

The shock of this huge loss is so all-consuming. Please take care of yourself!

She always had good things to say to me. I will miss her.

[haele]

121. I'm sorry to hear this.

Her posts were often thought provoking and always interesting. Alcohol is a cruel mistress.



Haele

[mvd]

122. My condolences go out to you, DJ

May she rest in peace.

[WheelWalker]

123. ... and the Wheel turns.

[MiHale]

124. ...

[DJ Porkchop]

125. Thank you all for this massive outpouring of love

I am consoled by all your kind wishes and warm support.
She would be tickled to see this thread at the top of the Greatest. DU meant everything to her.
It's really no surprise she had so many friends here. Y'all are the Greatest.

[malaise]

128. She had a greatest thread quite recently

Always read her posts

[mahina]

127. I remember. Hearts are with you.

Peace to her. Best luck with all. Aloha.

[diva77]

130. So very very sorry

[Faux pas]

131. Condolences

too all who knew and loved her.

[TheBlackAdder]

132. So sad to hear that. 🕯️

[kimbutgar]

133. So sorry DJ Porkchop for your loss

Hang in there!

[live love laugh]

134. I'm so sorry 😢

[Withywindle]

136. I am so sorry for your loss

Thank you for taking the time to let us know, in your grief. Easy passing to her, and may you find comfort.

[democrank]

138. I'm so sorry

Wishing you peace

[Pacifist Patriot]

139. I am so sorry, my condolences!

[flying_wahini]

141. So sorry for your loss.

[pandr32]

142. Condolences to you.

I hope you have plenty of good memories to keep her spirit alive in your heart.

[Jarqui]

143. I've lost too many to alcohol

More progressing that way

It doesn't get any easier.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Tree Lady]

144. 7wo7rees may you be in peace forever

[Behind the Aegis]

145. Sincerest condolences.

I am very sorry for your loss. I sincerely hope you have a support system which will help you through this difficult time.

[ancianita]

146. omg I'm so sorry for your loss.

For everything marriage brings to life, I hope your good memories together help bring you healing and peace.

I love 7wo7rees, and felt that she loved DU. She's been #1 on my hearts list for years. I will remember her well, DJ, and miss her presence.

[mike_c]

147. I'm so sorry to hear this

Wishing you peace and healing.

[Fla Dem]

148. Posting right up to yesterday. So sorry. She will be missed.

[treestar]

149. so sorry to hear that

my condolences.

[creeksneakers2]

150. Prayers for both of you.

[dalton99a]

151. My deepest condolences.

[mountain grammy]

152. I'm so sorry

She was a favorite of mine. Peace to you DJ.

[lucca18]

153. I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear 7wo7rees.💔

I am so sorry for your pain.💔
Please take care…

[Pathwalker]

154. So sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies

to you and yours. I enjoyed her posts and will miss them.

[orangecrush]

155. Damn

I am on my way to an AA meeting as I read this.

I loved her posts.

[Raine]

157. Sad news, I'm very sorry for your loss 💔 🕯️

she will be missed here at DU too.

R-I-P 7wo7rees

🙏

[KY_EnviroGuy]

158. As a DUer in recovery, this breaks my heart. Peace be with you, DJ.

"No attempts to snuff the daily rituals to beat back demons bigger than the both of us would prevail" reads like a page out of my history in the 80s. It was a miracle I survived.

Thank you for sharing and for your tireless love for her.


KY........ ......

[Peacetrain]

159. I am heartbroken to read this...

Our deepest sympathies..

[LuvLoogie]

160. Rest in peace, 7wo7rees

My condolences to you, DJ.

[LuckyCharms]

161. I liked her very much.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Bristlecone]

162. I'm sorry.

[Ocelot II]

163. I'm very sorry for your loss.

I always enjoyed her posts.

[grantcart]

164. Dad to hear. I hope you have a peer group or family group that

can help you shoulder this burden.

Best of luck.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

165. So sorry for your loss

[greatauntoftriplets]

166. My condolences for your loss.